The Bronx Museum of the Arts AIM 29 Exhibition in New York Times

The Artist in the Marketplace 29th Show (AIM 29) was featured in the New York Times Article.

Read the review Here

First Fridays! start August 7th with a celebration of Ghanaian Documentary Films

It's back everyone, First Fridays! On August 7th in collaboration with the African Film Festival is Africanísimo 3! This 3rd annual outdoor film screening event that will feature live entertainment by DJ Leidis and two great Ghanaian documentaries – “Bronx Princess,” about a 17-year-old girl who leaves behind her mother in the Bronx to reunite with her father, a chief in Ghana; and “HomeGrown: HipLife in Ghana,” which documents the ten year journey of musicians Vision in Progress from the ghettos in Accra to their first international tour.

The event will take place across the street at the Andrew Freedman Home. (1125 Grand Concourse (at McClellan Street))*. Bring your blankets!

This should be a great event that celebrates the arts and Ghanaian Culture.

*In the event of rain, the program will take place at the Museum.

Ms. Battenfield's Book Signing at the BxMA

Last Wednesday, Jackie Battenfield had her book signing at the Bronx Museum of the Arts.

We had some special guests that night, the Arts & Business Council of New York Interns, staff, and mentors were present as well as the Bronx Culture Trolley attendees.

That evening, she shared her experience as a practicing artist and identifies the difficult transition many artists have to make after they've completed a program. Her book provides an abundant amount of resources to ease that transition.

Her book covers topics such as organizing and assessing career plans. She answers the tough questions of how to present yourself professionally to gallery owners, how to get your work into those spaces and how to sustain your growing career. Images and examples accompany the text that allow for an easier understanding of this process.

For more information about her book and Ms. Battenfield click Here

You can also pick up copies of her book at the Bronx Museum of the Arts gift shop.

Thank you to all who attended the event! I hope you find the book incredibly helpful!